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Life is Strange Remastered

Life is Strange Remastered

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperDeck Nine
PublisherSquare Enix
Release DateFeb 1, 2022
$39.99
Peak Players1.0K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
AI Review Summary

Life is Strange Remastered offers a deeply emotional, choice-driven narrative centered on time-manipulation and high school drama. While the core story and characters remain widely praised as phenomenal, the remaster faces significant criticism for technical glitches and visual changes that many players find inferior to the original 2015 release.

Pros

  • Powerful and emotionally resonant story that leaves a lasting impact on players.100%
  • Compelling and likable character development that drives the narrative forward.90%
  • Unique time-manipulation mechanics that add an interesting layer to the gameplay.80%
  • Strong atmosphere and a 'weirdly charming' aesthetic that maintains the series' identity.70%
  • Satisfying experience for completionists with roughly 18-20 hours of content for 100% runs.60%

Cons

  • Frequent technical bugs and progression-blocking glitches, specifically in Episode 4.90%
  • Perception that the remaster is unnecessary and objectively worse than the original version.90%
  • Visual updates are inconsistent and often compared unfavorably to the original or True Colors.80%
  • Slow gameplay pacing and puzzles that may feel tedious to some players.70%
  • Choices can feel like they lack significant impact on the final outcome of the story.60%

Notable Mentions

  • A significant number of reviewers explicitly recommend purchasing the original 2015 version instead of this remaster.
  • The game is noted for its high emotional intensity, with multiple warnings about 'emotional damage' and trauma.
  • Some players reported needing extensive community tutorials just to get the game to function correctly.
Confidence: 63%
Based on the 166 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 22, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
246
Peak · last 90 days
698
All-time peak
1.0K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$7.99since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
99%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews11.5K
Positive: 10.6K (92%)Negative: 900 (8%)

3%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

19h

Avg Playtime at Review

97%

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